Headteacher

The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, caring and inspirational leader who has proven leadership experience through the primary phase.

We are looking for a school leader who:

• Has a clear strategic vision coupled with an enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning
• Has the experience to lead, motivate, inspire and support all staff, children and parents within our school community
• Is passionate about high quality teaching and learning experiences for children
• Is able to demonstrate leading change and school development
• Is committed to embracing our ethos of, “Pupils First: Striving for Personal Success.”
• Has a clear understanding of financial management
• Has a proven track record in raising standards and improving outcomes in schools with a significant number of Pupil Premium children

We can offer

• A school judged “good with outstanding elements,” by Ofsted (November 2012)
• Hardworking and dedicated teaching and support staff
• A skilled and forward thinking Governing Body
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• Supportive parents and community
• Fabric of the school recently refurbished to accommodate the future needs of the school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Monday 1st June at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. Please contact the school office on 0151 638 5074, to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Application forms and further details are available from the:

Director of Children and Young People
School Improvement Team
Birkenhead Town Hall
Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH41 5BR
Telephone 0151 666 5204

Application forms and supporting letters should be returned to the Director of Children and Young People marked for the attention of Mrs P Rowlands.

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2015 – 1.00 pm
Date of Interview: Thursday 25th June and Friday 26th June

The school is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.”

All council vacancies are available at www.wirral.gov.uk

Somerville Primary School
Northbrook Road
Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 9AR
0151 638 5074
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